Burton Village Special Council

January 23, 2006

 

Mayor Fischbach called the meeting to order at 6:30PM

 

Roll Call: Sandy Humbert, Yes. James Koster, Yes. Jeff Coleman, No.

Sharon Gingerich, Yes. Judy Beaumier, Yes. Dianne Lillibridge, Yes.

 

Visitors: Marcianne Kimpton, Jack Garner, Joe Hernandez, James Wohlken, Edna Davis, Dennis Nichols, Todd Hicks, Chip Hess, Phil Brath.

 

Police Report:

Chief Nichols provided Council with a copy of the annual report for 2005.  A short summary was provided.  48,000 miles were put on the cruisers, 1240 traffic stops, 97 arrests, 324 incident calls and 21 DUIs.  Officer Smigelski was voted Officer of the Year by his fellow officers.  In an effort to reduce cost and keep the police vehicles on the road longer, Officer Smigelski has been appointed Fleet Officer and maintains the vehicles, doing much of the work himself at the Sheriff Post 2 garage. 

Part hours amounted to 2740 for the year.

 

Engineer’s Report:

Mr. Hess reported that the owners of the Chittle Property, to be called Seabury Ridge Subdivision, have asked for a lot split for the Chittle house and the engineer is reviewing.  Mr. Hess reported that a high-pressure 4 to 6 inch steel gas line is planned for installation along Route 87 through the Village including an easement through the park.  The Village will need to set a bond for the work.  Council discussed with Mr. Hess.

Mr. Coleman arrived at 6:52 PM

Mr. Brath indicated that planning for painting the water tower is proceeding although one of the cellular antenna companies is not being very cooperative.

Mr. Hess asked for a renewal of his contract with the Village for two years.  As an alternative, Mr. Coleman asked that Foresight Engineering be considered.  Mr. Coleman handed out a proposal from the firm.  The Mayor requested that Mr. Hess’ contract be renewed at this meeting.  Mr. Coleman recommended waiting until Foresight Engineering could make a presentation.  Hess and Associates contract expires March 1, 2006.  Sandy Humbert introduced an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Hess and Associates for services as Village engineer for two years and declaring an emergency.  Sandy Humbert moved to waive readings and Dianne Lillibridge seconded the motion.  Role Call: Sandy Humbert – Yes, Dianne Lillibridge – Yes, Sharon Gingerich – No, Jim Koster – Yes, Judy Beaumier – No, Jeff Coleman – No.  There being less than five votes affirming the motion, the motion to waive did not pass.  The ordinance was placed on first reading.

 

Solicitor’s Report:

Sandy Humbert introduced an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Thrasher, Dinsmore, and Dolan to act as Village solicitor for a period of two years and declaring an emergency.  Sandy Humbert moved to waive readings and Judy Beaumier seconded the motion.  Roll Call: Sandy Humbert – Yes, Judy Beaumier – Yes, Sharon Gingerich – Yes, Jim Koster – Yes, Dianne Lillibridge – Yes, Jeff Coleman – Yes.

Sandy Humbert moved to adopt and Judy Beaumier seconded the motion.  Roll Call: Sandy Humbert – Yes, Judy Beaumier – Yes, Sharon Gingerich – Yes, Jim Koster – Yes, Dianne Lillibridge – Yes, Jeff Coleman – Yes.

 Mr. Hicks had nothing further to report.

 

Resolutions and Ordinances:

Judy Beaumier introduced Resolution 2006-02, amending the current budget and authorizing the Fiscal Officer to seek a new certificate of resources.  Sandy Humbert moved to waive readings and Judy Beaumier seconded the motion.  Roll Call: Sandy Humbert – Yes, Judy Beaumier – Yes, Sharon Gingerich – Yes, Jim Koster – Yes, Dianne Lillibridge – Yes, Jeff Coleman – Yes.

Sandy Humbert moved to adopt Resolution 2006-02.  Judy Beaumier seconded the motion.  Roll Call: Sandy Humbert – Yes, Judy Beaumier – Yes, Sharon Gingerich – Yes, Jim Koster – Yes, Dianne Lillibridge – Yes, Jeff Coleman – Yes.

Resolution 2006-02 passed.

 

Judy Beaumier introduced Resolution 2006-03, authorizing the fiscal officer to make approved transfers of funds from Income Tax fund and declaring an emergency.  Sandy Humbert moved to waive readings and Sharon Gingerich seconded the motion.  Roll Call: Sandy Humbert – Yes, Sharon Gingerich – Yes, Judy Beaumier – Yes, Jim Koster – Yes, Dianne Lillibridge – Yes, Jeff Coleman – Yes.

 

Sandy Humbert moved to adopt Resolution 2006-03.  Judy Beaumier seconded the motion.  Roll Call: Sandy Humbert – Yes, Judy Beaumier – Yes, Sharon Gingerich – Yes, Jim Koster – Yes, Dianne Lillibridge – Yes, Jeff Coleman – Yes.

Resolution 2006-03 passed.

 

Judy Beaumier introduced Resolution 2006-04, authorizing the fiscal officer to make approved transfers of funds from Water Operating fund and declaring an emergency. Sandy Humbert moved to waive readings.  Dianne Lillibridge seconded the motion.  Roll Call: Sandy Humbert – Yes, Dianne Lillibridge – Yes, Sharon Gingerich – Yes, Jim Koster – Yes, Judy Beaumier – Yes, Jeff Coleman – Yes.

 

Judy Beaumier moved to adopt Resolution 2006-04.  Sandy Humbert seconded the motion.  Roll Call: Judy Beaumier – Yes, Sandy Humbert – Yes, Sharon Gingerich – Yes, Jim Koster – Yes, Dianne Lillibridge – Yes, Jeff Coleman – Yes.

 

 

Judy Beaumier introduced Resolution 2006-05 authorizing the fiscal officer to make approved transfers of funds from General fund and declaring an emergency.  Sandy Humbert moved to waive readings.  Dianne Lillibridge seconded the motion.  Roll Call: Sandy Humbert – Yes, Dianne Lillibridge – Yes, Sharon Gingerich – Yes, Jim Koster – Yes, Judy Beaumier – Yes, Jeff Coleman – Yes.

 

Judy Beaumier moved to adopt Resolution 2006-05 Sandy Humbert seconded the motion.  Roll Call: Judy Beaumier – Yes, Sandy Humbert – Yes, Sharon Gingerich – Yes, Jim Koster – Yes, Dianne Lillibridge – Yes, Jeff Coleman – Yes.

 

Judy Beaumier introduced Resolution 2006-06 authorizing the fiscal officer to make approved transfers of funds from Garden Street fund and declaring an emergency.    Sandy Humbert moved to waive readings.  Dianne Lillibridge seconded the motion.  Roll Call: Sandy Humbert – Yes, Dianne Lillibridge – Yes, Sharon Gingerich – Yes, Jim Koster – Yes, Judy Beaumier – Yes, Jeff Coleman – Yes.

 

Judy Beaumier moved to adopt Resolution 2006-06 Sandy Humbert seconded the motion.  Roll Call: Judy Beaumier – Yes, Sandy Humbert – Yes, Sharon Gingerich – Yes, Jim Koster – Yes, Dianne Lillibridge – Yes, Jeff Coleman – Yes.

 

The Fiscal Officer requested that Council approve the payment of all approved invoices.  Sandy Humbert moved to approve paying of invoices and Sharon Gingerich seconded the motion.  By voice vote, motion passed.

 

Sandy Humbert moved to approve December Council meeting minutes as written.  Judy Beaumier seconded the motion.  By voice vote, motion passed.

 

Judy Beaumier moved to approve January Special Council minutes as amended. Sandy Humbert seconded the motion.  By voice vote, motion passed.

 

 

Committee Reports:

Street Committee- James Koster

Mr. Koster made a report covering the work done by the Street department and future needs.  Storm sewers have been unplugged.  A large storm water culvert on Goodwin is undermining toward the street.  Street department is obtaining estimates on the cost to repair.  Spring and summer projects are in the planning stages including full depth repair and chip and seal on Baird Street.   The Street Commissioner, in his report asked about repairs to the tire bumpers on the Municipal parking lot in front of Belles. They are still not repaired and with Maple Syrup season coming up that will be a safety factor.  The Mayor responded that the owner of Belles has been informed of his responsibility to repair the bumpers and will do so soon.

 

Finance Committee – Jeff Coleman

Nothing to Report.

 

Forestry and Parks – Sandy Humbert

Nothing to Report.

 

BPA and Local Government – Dianne Lillibridge

Mrs. Lillibridge reported that BPA was not very happy about the way the surcharge ordinance was introduced without their input.  Mrs. Lillibridge also discussed a proposed meeting with Joyce Gray of the Rural Community Assistance Program and Ohio Environmental Protection.  Mr. Brath stated that a meeting has been set up with Ms. Gray, Kelly Dettrick of U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Assistance and Ohio EPA DEFA.   The meeting is scheduled for 6:30 PM 30 January in the Burton Public Library.  BPA has been invited to attend. The Mayor, Mrs. Lillibridge, and Mr. Coleman will be attending from Council. 

Mrs. Lillibridge opened a thorough discussion of the water tower painting project. 

Mrs. Lillibridge placed on second reading Ordinance 2124-05, amending the sewer rates for the Village.

Mrs. Lillibridge then reported on the Township Meeting stating that Mr. Scott Weber had the floor for much of the meeting.  Township Trustees chose not to become involved formally with the old High School building owned by the Burton Volunteer Fire Department.   Trustees report that the asphalt plant lawsuit is very close to being settled.

Mrs. Lillibridge reported that the Berkshire Planning Commission will meet with the planning consultant on the 26th at 7:00 PM and would like input from Council and other interested parties.

 

Fire Department and Schools – Judy Beaumier

Mrs. Beaumier attended a fire department meeting on January 17.  Chief Sestak reported that the department is spending $1000 to check for asbestos and black mold in the old school house.  The Department will spend an additional $1000 to check the fire station also.  The Department has plans to update and modernize the fire suppression system in the upstairs kitchen in the Fire Hall.  In addition, the Fire Department will be having a Valentines Dance on February 11, proceeds to the support the Fire Department. 

Mrs. Beaumier noted that the Ladies Auxiliary of American Legion Post 459 is holding a Valentines Dance that same night.

 

Grants and Audit Committee – Sharon Gingerich

Ms. Gingerich reported that Sue Fisher and Bill Clark were interested in being on the audit review committee.  A third person will be needed.  Tracy Jemison has stated that he will provide training to prospective committee members at the Village’s request.

Ms. Gingerich still looking into possible grants.  Ms. Gingerich suggested looking again at adding on to the township hall as a way to get a new Village Hall.  She asked Council to think about space requirements.

Ms. Gingerich looked into the Historical Review Board and was surprised to find out how controversial it was.  Linda Swaney and Bonnie Richards are interested in serving on the board.

 

Old Business:

Meeting nights for Council were discussed again.  New times would be the second and fourth Monday of each month at 6:30 PM.  Sandy Humbert introduced an ordinance to change meeting times for council to the second and fourth Monday’s of the month at 6:30 PM with committee on the second Monday and full Council on the fourth Monday.  Jeff Coleman moved to waive readings and Judy Beaumier seconded the motion.  Roll Call: Jeff Coleman – Yes, Judy Beaumier – Yes, Sharon Gingerich – Yes, Jim Koster – Yes, Dianne Lillibridge – Yes, Sandy Humbert – Yes.

 

Sandy Humbert moved to adopt.  Judy Beaumier seconded the motion.  Roll Call: Sandy Humbert – Yes, Judy Beaumier – Yes, Sharon Gingerich – Yes, Jim Koster – Yes, Dianne Lillibridge – Yes, Jeff Coleman – Yes.

Ordinance passed.  Fiscal Officer will advertise

 

New Business:

Zoning Inspector, Joe Hernandez made a report that he had done a study of the display windows in Village businesses to be in compliance.  A letter will be sent to all businesses advising them of current regulations and informing them that those not in compliance will have seven days from receipt of the notice to correct the problem or be charged with a misdemeanor.

 

Judy Beaumier moved to pay $450.00 to Lee Koroshes for the annual Easter Egg Hunt in the park.  Sandy Humbert seconded the motion.  Roll Call: Judy Beaumier – Yes, Sandy Humbert – Yes, Sharon Gingerich – Yes, Jim Koster – Yes, Dianne Lillibridge – Yes, Jeff Coleman – Yes.  Motion passed.

 

Ms. Gingerich mentioned that the free web space at Geauga Link is being under utilized and volunteered to take on the task of updating the information.  Ms. Gingerich asked for input from Council for things they would like to see in the web.  Mr. Paquette will be forwarding meeting minutes to Geauga Link for inclusion on the site.

 

Sandy Humbert moved to adjourn the meeting and Judy Beaumier seconded.  Council adjourned at 8:20 PM